GCF and LCM Word Problems Extra

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM is the smallest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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List the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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How do you find the LCM of two numbers?

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List the multiples of each number and identify the smallest multiple they have in common.

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What is the GCF of 24 and 36?

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The GCF of 24 and 36 is 12.

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What is the LCM of 4 and 6?

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The LCM of 4 and 6 is 12.

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If Hillary swims every 6 days, runs every 4 days, and cycles every 16 days, how many days until she does all three activities again?

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48 days.

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If Shannon has 32 maroon, 24 white, and 16 orange balloons, what is the greatest number of identical arrangements she can make?

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8 arrangements.

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If Miss Friedman has 18 party hats and 24 noise makers, how many party favors can she make without leftovers?

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6 party favors with 3 hats and 4 noise makers.

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If the cafeteria serves tacos every 6 days and cheeseburgers every 8 days, when will they both be served again?

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24 days.